Open your mind
- Aug 7, 2015
- 1 min read
Most individuals do not know how to learn, or they do not know how to learn in the most effective time saving way possible that is conducive to their learning style. Many students still use re-reading and highlighting key words as studying techniques that have been proven to be un-productive where as practice testing and evenly distributing the time of studying as opposed to cramming last minute are the most beneficial methods of studying (Oxenham). Salvador Dali and Thomas Edison were both pioneers and masters of knowing how to learn. They were able to use both of their Focused Mode brain activity and Diffuse Mode brain activity to solve problems. When something becomes too difficult for us to understand, we must take a step back, look at the bigger picture and even sleep on it or meditate on the idea to help the brain understand the problem and potentially even solve it (Oakley). Individuals who have mastered the art of learning are more able to adapt to changes, solve problems, and make more connections between different subjects.
Oakley, B. (2014, August 5). Learning How to Learn. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O96fE1E-rf8
Oxenham, S. (n.d.). The lesson you never got taught in school: How to learn! Retrieved from http://bigthink.com/neurobonkers/assessing-the-evidence-for-the-one-thing-you-never-get-taught-in-school-how-to-learn
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